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INSIDE MY MIND?S EYE The new CD from Jim Haptonstahl A powerful journey through the heart to the center of the mind . . . Veteran singer-songwriter Jim Haptonstahl creates a swirling tapestry of sound, evoking images of prairie land and sky-scapes mixed with voyages into deep recesses of the soul. Inside My Mind?s Eye winds through complex emotional and psychological territory?from escape and alienation to meditation and personal redemption, from anxiety and self-doubt to hope and self-renewal. The title song serves as the central piece of this artful puzzle. Haptonstahl tackles his creative demons while trying to stay connected to those he loves, and to the cosmic forces in his mind. The twelve songs of Inside My Mind?s Eye represent a wide sonic spectrum, yet form an organic whole to match with the CD?s theme. The music includes a mesmerizing blend of acoustic and electric guitars. Haptonstahl?s voice is at once strong and clear, then pensive and earnest. He supports the songs with a broad palette of percussion, lyrical bass lines, and inspired psychedelic effects. Seven instrumental tracks are featured, including three solo acoustic finger-style compositions, and mixtures of intricately arranged 6-and 12-string guitars, electric guitar, bass, mellotron and eerie soundscapes. Haptonstahl?s five vocal tunes are richly layered ensemble pieces, featuring stirring melodies, transcendent harmonies and glistening guitar solos. The CD is family artistic affair. Haptonstahl?s 16-year-old daughter Julia provides accomplished accompaniment on bass for two songs. His brother Max?s mind-bending intaglio print serves as the CD artwork. Surreal images interspersed throughout the CD package match the mood of the music.